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1996 Bentley Azure

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,105 mi
Last recorded59,105 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Azure39,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 NLR
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 59,105 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 58,478 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 57,994 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 57,842 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 57,679 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK

Pass 30 Jun 2021 57,483 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,090 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 56,249 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 56,076 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 55,724 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,174 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2013 54,819 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,813 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,555 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,474 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 50,473 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,197 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,711 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 49,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 48,076 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 48,076 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Azure?

Based on 5,991 MOT tests across 459 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
686
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
459
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 121
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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1 NLR is a 1996 Bentley Azure in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 39,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Azure fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 NLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Azure typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1 NLR registered?

1 NLR is a 1996 Bentley Azure, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is 1 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 NLR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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